Thursday, November 12, 2009

Adventures in Parenting-
The Cyclist and the Missing Boy

The weather was so nice earlier this week that Honey Daddy rode his bike to work. Later in the afternoon I thought I saw him ride into the carport on his bike. So I told Jonah he could go outside and say "Hi!" to Daddy.

Then I put on Eli's shoes and we went outside. When we got outside, what do you think I found?

Nobody.

I could not see Honey Daddy or Jonah anywhere! I started calling for Jonah, but nobody answered. Then I started to panic. What if I didn't really see Honey Daddy riding in? What if Jonah went outside and somebody took off with him?!

I was freaking out! Then our neighbor told me he saw Jonah on his tricycle following after Honey Daddy, so I set off down the street with Eli on my hip.

I caught up with Honey Daddy and Jonah in the parking lot of the nearby church. It seems that Daddy wanted to go on a cool down ride, and Jonah went with him. Honey Daddy invited Jonah to go with him and didn't think to tell me! I was relieved and a bit peeved at the same time. But Honey Daddy apologized for not telling me before they left the house.

The funny thing is that I actually had my camera with me because I went outside to take pictures of the cricket Jonah had found. So I took some photos of my guys on their bikes together.

So what do you think? Will Jonah be a cyclist like his mommy and daddy someday?

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22 comments:

  1. Yeppers! Looks like he is joining the bike gang! ;)
    Great pic!

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  2. I have so lived through an experience like this one. It is the worst! I am so glad that these tense moments passed quickly.

    Oh, and your boy is definitely headed to cyclist greatness. For sure!

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  4. That's actually really cute when you look at the picture. But yeah, next time you need to know!

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  5. I would have totally panicked too, but that is a very cute picture

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  6. It sure must have been a relief to find them. Great shot!

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  7. yes indeed! how could he not be on such a stylie bike!

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  8. He looks born to be wild, if you ask me.

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  9. Great photo! I love his bike and I think you have a new member of the gang!

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  10. oh my....that would have freaked me out as well. whew...glad it turned out okay.

    happy PSF!

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  11. Oh I would have freaked out too! I panicked just reading it. LOL Glad you found your guys quickly though and they enjoyed their cool down ride.

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  12. What a scary moment, although I'm impressed that you had the wherewithal to take a picture in your panic.

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  13. Most definately! They look great together. Sometime I think you've got your camera attached around your neck. You've always got such great shots.

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  14. Oh, you poor thing, you must have been beside yourself with worry!!
    Thanks for stopping by my blog and your lovely comment!!

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  16. How scary! Glad that he was just with his daddy.
    Yeah looks like he has the making of another cyclists.

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  17. Totally going to be just like mom and dad!

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  18. Yikes! I would have been worried too. Glad everything was fine. And I think he's got the makings of a great cyclist!

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  19. Great picture....it almost makes up for the panic!! I'm sure that he will grow into a cyclist!

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  20. Mostly probably....children learn and participate in sports often sports that their parents enjoy...as you and your husband are avid cyclists I am sure there will be a lot of riding in your family and so your sons will grow up with the cycling bug in their genes....

    I am glad all worked out well in the end and that you had your camera with you...

    Happy Sunday!

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  21. Oh definitely! You better practice because he'll leave you in the dust! What a cutie!

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  22. Great photo! I'm so glad your story had a happy ending...I've had a few of those panic moments myself and can relate to what you must have been going through!

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